Overview
Component Engineer Jobs in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, South Africa at Profile Personnel
Position: Component Engineer ( Permanent)
Location: Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality
Brief Role Description
To ensure Company Group Africa products are engineered to market requirements by designing, developing, testing and introducing locally manufactured components, by adapting and developing Company Group sourced designs to be compatible with Company Group Africa responsible markets ‘environmental conditions and by issuing technical data in line with the correct component engineering level to meet the following criteria:
Company Group Africa products are built problem free
Regional requirements in terms of local content and technical support are met
Innovative and unique product feature development
Safety and reliability in service
Technical support for discontinued models (and still required in Africa)
Technical development that adheres to the required Product Emergence Process (PEP) manual
Possible Tasks within this Role
Apply sound knowledge of vehicle component systems such as the engine, drivetrain, suspension system, air conditioning system, etc.
Prepare, issue and maintain technical data for relevant components and systems.
Support Production, Logistics, Warranty and Quality and assist with special investigations.
Specify, test and release relevant components and systems to ensure adherence to internal and external requirements.
Create and track development and release timing plans; prepare development and release reports.
Evaluation and implementation of design changes and material cost saving ideas.
Support of suppliers throughout the development and localization phases.
Communication and cooperation with relevant Group counterparts (Company
AG, Skoda, Company Brazil) for projects.
Application of root cause analysis tools, implementation of corrective actions and introduction of preventative measures
Qualification requirements
BSc / BEng in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
Experience needed
Minimum 1 year’s relevant experience in the automotive industry or similar engineering field
Essentials
Knowledge of modern engine, drivetrain and vehicle air conditioning components and systems.
Knowledge of modern automotive production methods.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Understanding of basic financial principles.
Self-motivation, good time management, report writing and presentation ability.
The ability to conduct Technical Presentations.
The ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
MS Office computer literacy.
A working knowledge of the German or Portuguese language will be an advantage.
Code 08 Drivers Licence.
Please forward CV and ALL supporting documentation to, C. Should you not hear from Profile Personnel within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful for the vacancy. Please note all applications will automatically be added to our database for future vacancies.
Title: Component Engineer
Company: Profile Personnel
Location: Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, South Africa
Category: Engineering (Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer)
